John C. Franko, age 93 of Torrington passed away on Saturday June 17, 2006 in Valerie Manor. John was pre-deceased by his wife of 62 years, Stephanie L. Moroz Franko. Mr. Franko, was born September 17, 1912 to the late John S. and Mary Anne Dulin Franko he had 4 brothers and 5 sisters. . A long time resident of Stratford, John worked for Singer Manufacturing Company of Bridgeport, upon his retirement he pursued his dream of Cattle Ranching in Central Florida. A fourth degree Knight of Columbus he was active both in the Knights and his parish, Our Lady of Hope in Port Orange, Florida. When his wife passed away, he returned to Connecticut. John leaves 2 daughters Barbara Marchetti of Shelton, Sandra Lautz of Litchfield, and a son Michael J. Franko of Colorado. Mr. Franko was a beloved grandfather to 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday June 21st at 10:30 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford and at 11 a.m. in Holy Name of Jesus Church Stratford for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery Stratford. Friends may call on Wednesday from 9:30 –10:30 a.m